elementally

adverb

as in essentially

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Recent Examples of elementally Mitski is at her best in this album’s more elementally human moments. — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementally
  1. essentially
  2. fundamentally
  3. basically
  4. inherently
  5. intrinsically
Adverb
  • Steinbach is essentially a walking double-double and should only improve with more confidence and experience.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • The band then overdubbed, cut, and combined the concert tracks, essentially making them into fresh creations.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 17 July 2026
Definition of essentially
Adverb
  • Perseus matters less as a viewing target than as a reminder that meteor showers are fundamentally about perspective.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 17 July 2026
  • The extent of the damage was debated, but the balance of power remained fundamentally unchanged.
    — Robin Wright, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Definition of fundamentally
Adverb
  • Most of the other people that were on American Bandstand were all those Italian dudes with great voices singing songs for girls, basically.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
  • Insider tip Rideshares are basically nonexistent out here—renting a car is definitely the move.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Definition of basically
Adverb
  • Military service, even in peacetime, is inherently hazardous.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
  • Being an expert, by contrast, has an inherently partisan aspect.
    — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 17 July 2026
Definition of inherently
Adverb
  • This move, coupled with new EU regulations and cocoa price crises, is pushing the industry towards systemic change, proving that doing good and making money are intrinsically linked.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Paradoxically, the rise of AI may ultimately strengthen the case for intrinsically valuable learning.
    — Jason Benedict, Fortune, 7 July 2026
Definition of intrinsically

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